On the other hand, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s New York Office William Sweeney Jr., said, “Protecting every American citizen’s right to cast a legitimate vote is a key to the success of our republic. What Mackey allegedly did to interfere with this process – by soliciting voters to cast their ballots via text – amounted to nothing short of vote theft.”
Sweeney added that Mackey’s behavior was “illegal” and “contributes to the erosion of the public’s trust in our electoral processes.”
Furthermore, Sweeney emphasized, “He may have been a powerful social media influencer at the time, but a quick Internet search of his name today will reveal an entirely different story.”
Mackey’s arrest comes on the heels as the FBI and other law enforcement agencies are going after the supporters of former President Donald Trump who were involved in the U.S. Capitol insurrection on January 6.
Hundreds of Trump supporters, right-wing activists, and far-right extremists have been arrested and charged for committing illegal or criminal activities at the U.S. Capitol.
